[CI Johnston]

Hellllo ppl!
Im 17, I left school with the basic qualifications.
I have very good knowledge of electrical technology and flying and most science things, i teach young adults and teenagers how to fly and build radios in the (ATC RAF), i tought myselfe this since i was about 10 but i don't have my knowledge on paper to prove it
When i was at school they never done the courses that i would have benifited from so i havnt got a qualification on paper:(

I was wondering if anyone else might have had the same problem and how the hell do i get round it????????????

[thisismylife]

[Bluey]

Didn't your school offer you some careers advice? Look in Yellow pages for the local careers advice organisation so they can identify local courses and apprenticeship programmes for you which cuts out most of the hard work that comes from having to research it all by yourself.

Search for electrical/electronic courses in your home town and call them up for details. They may have entry level courses for a recent school leaver or apprenticeship type training so you can become an electrician or similar.

http://www.hotcourses.com/courses-scotland/

Find out if the local council or companies offer technical apprenticeships programmes.

If you've got 3 GSCEs or go to college to improve upon your qualifications, you can train as an electronic or aviation engineer in the RAF.

http://www.rafcareers.com/jobs/technicalandengineering.cfm

Don't wish to be disrespectful but your basic spelling and grammar isn't too hot - you'll need a better level of literacy when it comes to completing job and college applications as they tend to sift out those with errors.

Good luck

[ourjamie]

You could get round it by going for a modern apprentiship, you could join the RAF for the minimum time and get a qualification out of them... be aware that approx 25% of service personel end up homeless though after the minimum stint - cos they don't teach you how to do a job in the real world outside of the services.